Antique Band Sampler, 1659, by Ioane Giffer. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a wonderful variety of stitches. Divider lines in many intricate patterns. Colours: blues, cream, yellow, greens and browns. Signed and dated 'Ioane Giffer Love vertu 1659'. In the 17th century, 'love vertu' was sometimes used as an inscription inside a wedding or posy ring. Consists of an incredible variety of elaborately worked floral and foliate bands, including a fabulous row of boxers. Framed in an old 'molded composition over wood' frame with rippled, old glass. Mounting: The sampler is fixed to card. Frame backed with wood.
Condition Summary*
Good. Minimal damage, which does not detract from the piece.
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Dimensions: 33.5ins high, 7.9ins wide, 0.8ins deep
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Dimensions
33.5ins high, 7.9ins wide, 0.8ins deep
Circa Date
Dated 1659
Description - ID#22482
Antique Band Sampler, 1659, by Ioane Giffer. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a wonderful variety of stitches. Divider lines in many intricate patterns. Colours: blues, cream, yellow, greens and browns. Signed and dated 'Ioane Giffer Love vertu 1659'. In the 17th century, 'love vertu' was sometimes used as an inscription inside a wedding or posy ring. Consists of an incredible variety of elaborately worked floral and foliate bands, including a fabulous row of boxers. Framed in an old 'molded composition over wood' frame with rippled, old glass. Mounting: The sampler is fixed to card. Frame backed with wood.
Condition Summary
Good. Minimal damage, which does not detract from the piece.
* For a FULL and DETAILED condition report with accompanying images, be sure to click on the, 'More Images & Full Condition' button on this page.
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